Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipRecall 99V-237 · 1999 Land Rover Discovery
LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 99V-237 covers 11,583 1999 Land Rover Discovery for a service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip problem, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V237000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CONTACTS OF THE RELAY, WHICH OPERATES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PUMP, CAN STICK AND REMAIN CLOSED WHEN COMMANDED TO OPEN BY THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND AN AUDIBLE ALARM WILL SOUND.
The risk
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING WILL STOP AND THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT BRAKING FOR LESS THAN A SECOND.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS RELAY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS MADE ON SEPTEMBER 24, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-301-731-9040.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1998 to June 18, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.